§ MR. W. J. CORBETasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, What is the result of the inspection of Arklow Breakwater made by the Chairman of the Board of Works on Saturday 21st inst.; whether it is a fact that the examination took place at high water when the damaged foundations were not visible; whether he is aware that several harbours constructed by the Board of Works throughout the Country have failed; whether the Grand Jury assembled at Wicklow Assizes on Monday last passed a resolution drawing attention to the condition of Arklow—Harbour works, and asking that an independent engineer be sent to examine and report on the best means to repair the defects; and, whether their request will be complied with?
§ MR. HIBBERTI have received a preliminary Report of his inspection of Arklow Breakwater from General San-key of a very reassuring character; and, when a definite Report can be made, it shall be laid before the House. It is not the fact that he only saw the works at high water.